Enrollment
177
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Larned, KS
Larned Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Larned Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200837001354
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larned Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Larned · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Larned Middle School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larned Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Larned, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Larned Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Larned Middle School
Larned Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Larned, Kansas, enrolling 177 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Larned Middle School is leaner than roughly 85% of Kansas schools and 25% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.5% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 177 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 236 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #145.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ft Larned also operates Fort Larned Elementary School (431 students) and Larned Sr High (234 students) alongside Larned Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Larned Middle School compares
Larned Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 7% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Kansas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Larned Middle School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ft Larned, which includes Larned Middle School.
$17,561
Per student
+13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 59.2%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Larned Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Larned Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larned Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larned Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Larned Middle School
How many students attend Larned Middle School?
Larned Middle School has 177 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Larned, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larned Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larned Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Larned Middle School?
45.5% of students at Larned Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larned Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Larned Middle School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Larned, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larned Middle School?
Larned Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Larned Middle School rank among public schools in Larned?
By Resource Investment Index, Larned Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Larned, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Larned on the city page.
Is Larned Middle School a good school?
Larned Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Ft Larned?
Besides Larned Middle School, Ft Larned also operates Fort Larned Elementary School (431 students) and Larned Sr High (234 students). See the Ft Larned district page for the complete list.
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